10 Shaving Cream Activities for Kids

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Did you know there is a great, inexpensive sensory material in your bathroom cabinet? It's shaving cream! Shaving foam is one of our favorite items to use for play and learning. Why? It is readily available and can be used in all sorts of ways. It is also messy, so if you are mess averse, this might not be for you. But in our house, when something is messy, it makes it all the more fun. The great thing about a shaving cream mess though, is that it is easy to clean up. These 10 Shaving Cream Activities for Kids require very little setup and will keep kids busy and having fun.

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All of these sensory play activities are meant to be done under parent supervision and not used with kids who are still putting everything in their mouths. Shaving cream is safe for toddlers to play with under careful adult supervision.

Why these shaving cream activities are awesome

So many fun things to do with shaving cream from art to learning and much more!
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Shaving cream activities for kids

Shaving Cream Cards and Gift Wrap

You can use this technique to make cards and gift wrap for any occasion.

Scented Shaving Cream Pumpkin Pie

Set up a bake shop for the kids and "bake" up some pretend pumpkin pies.

Shaving Cream and Water Bead Cupcakes

Water beads are so fun for kids to play with. For more fun with water, check out this Cup and Water Race.. We tried them with shaving cream for a totally new sensory experience.

2 Ingredient Shaving Cream Paint

I am often asked how do you make colored shaving cream. This paint is super easy to make with just a few ingredients and washes off glass surfaces and bathtubs easily. Use it to create lots of shaving cream crafts and shaving cream art.

Sensory Sight Word Games

You can even use shaving cream for learning games. Kids will have so much fun getting their hands messy in this shaving cream sensory bin and learning in a hands on way.

Handwriting Practice with Shaving Cream

This fine motor and sensory activity helps preschoolers with pre-handwriting skills. Such a fun shaving cream play idea!

Sensory Alphabet Hunt

My kids love hunting for things and had such fun digging through the shaving cream in search of letters. Another fun play idea to learn with shaving cream sensory play!

Making a Sensory Rainbow with Straws

This shaving cream activity is sure to brighten your day. The shaving cream acts as a sort of glue for the colored straws.

Fine Motor Practice with Straws

This fun shaving cream activity really works kids' fine motor skills. The shaving cream in this sensory bin provides just the right amount of resistance to the straws. Kids will love this messy play ideas.

Digging for Dinosaur Footprints

This is the perfect sensory activity if you have a dinosaur lover at home. Kids love messy sensory play!

Frequently asked questions

Is shaving cream good for sensory play?

It can be a lot of fun for kids and provide an excellent sensory experience provided kids are supervised while playing. Many kids love the texture of shaving cream.

Where is a good place to buy shaving cream?

If you have a local dollar store, you can buy shaving cream there. It is a great place to get inexpensive shaving cream.

10 Shaving Cream Activities for Kids - Look how many ways you can use shaving cream for fun and learning!

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